The Scouting Stuff Podcast

Learn a bit more about Scouts Canada’s Summer Camps program, open now to Scouting and non-Scouting youth! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Ryan Osborne and Kelly Middaugh to discuss Scouts Canada’s long-running Summer Camps program , which is offered at a number of Scouts Canada properties in British Columbia, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. Under this program, a “Summer Camp can be eith...

Learn all about Scoutrees, Scouts Canada’s fundraising partnership with Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation to plant the Scouts Smart Forest in Ontario. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Kashmira Bulsara , Scouts Canada’s Deputy National Youth Commissioner for Marketing and Communications. Kashmira was invited to come on the podcast to discuss Scoutrees , a national fundraiser that sees Scouts...

Scouts around the world help out their communities in different ways. And which is better: a foam mattress, or an air mattress? Podcast Topics Gear Recommendation: Should you use a foam mattress or an air mattress beneath your sleeping bag? There are pros and cons to each ...but please use one or the other if you want to enjoy a warm night’s rest. News Stories Youth-led farming is strengthening fo...

Scouts Canada returns to academic year registrations, Mafeking Rover Camp burns down...and Princess Kate partners with Scouts. Again. Podcast Topics Gear Recommendation: The Swedish Fire Knife , by LightMyFire , is a handy combination of a basic Morakniv knife and a firesteel rod. News Stories: Scouts expand community programme to nurture youths Kate’s foundation joins forces with Scouts for impor...

Lots of international Scouting events happened to close out 2025! Podcast Topics Gear Recommendation: Always have a good sleeping bag for your overnight adventures , taking into account factors such as the weight and size of the bag, its temperature rating, and the weather you’ll be facing outdoors. News Stories JamCam 2025, over 2,000 young Scouts gather in Cali to celebrate continental unity 3rd...

The Interamerican Scout Conference encourages diversity...while Scouting America comes under fire for same. And Scouting Stuff is changing! Podcast Topics Gear Recommendation: Luci Solar Lanterns News Stories Inclusive leadership and future horizons at the 29th Interamerican Scout Conference Bringing voices together for gender-balanced leadership in Scouting U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, ac...

JOTA-JOTI wraps up, as does the Asia-Pacific RSC...and Scouts in the US put out a church fire. News Stories Scouts worldwide connect for largest digital Scouting event Asia-Pacific kicks off 28th Regional Scout Conference in Kaohsiung Hong Kong to host the 29th Asia-Pacific Scout Conference in 2028 Thailand selected to host the 34th APR Scout Jamboree in 2029 Scouts dominate at schools rifle champ...

Ever wanted to set up an exchange visit with another Scout group somewhere else in Canada? Podcast Topics In this episode, Scouter Ken is joined by Kira Berger from Scouts Canada and Kellen Turner from Experiences Canada to talk about the exciting partnership that’s helping Scouts explore new communities, build lifelong friendships, and grow as leaders. Learn how Scout groups can take part in reci...

This episode is a bit more off the cuff (to start). Also, does anyone have Scouting contacts in Saudi Arabia? News Stories Leadership, Legacy, and Loss: A Scout Reflection on Charlie Kirk 10th Africa Scout Youth Forum kicks off in Madagascar with a call for peace and youth leadership 10th Africa Scout Youth Forum elects six Youth Advisors the Africa Scout Committee Year after year: Wędrownicza Wat...

Scouting reaches 60 million members worldwide...and one Scout in the US grabs all the badges. News Stories World Scouting’s membership reaches historic highs, led by growth in Africa region World Scouting and Malaysian Government renew strategic partnership to empower youth Braving the crisis: Bangladesh Scouts’ response to the Uttara plane crash Boy Scouts Stranded in Virgin Islands Because of Hu...

Scouts Canada have massively overhauled not only their popcorn fundraiser program, but also groups' ability to manage fundraising. Podcast Topics Scout Popcorn has always been the biggest fundraiser of the year for Scouts Canada . This year, the program has been massively overhauled: Kernels Popcorn is the new popcorn supplier, and AMJ Campbell is offering groups free shipping to over 50 distr...

Scouts Canada cuts staff and sells a camp, Switzerland wins Roverway 2028...and Angolan Scouts get major recognition. News Stories Scouts Canada headcount reductions take effect Tamaracouta Scout Reserve: Navigating the Future Responsibly Rubene De Sousa, Gone Home: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Scouting Spirit Rubene De Sousa Posthumously Awarded the Silver Wolf Switzerland selected to host Rov...

Girl Scouts celebrate Taylor Swift, WOSM appoints a new Secretary General...and Scouts Canada looks for a hero. News Stories Taylor Swift childhood photo revealed by Girl Scouts Scouts to celebrate 110 years with biggest ever Garden Fete Scarf on a bicycle: Romanian Scouts lead a national movement for sustainable mobility How Barbados Scouts are building environmental leadership through hands-on t...

Scouts Canada has launched a new podcast of their own, featuring interviews with notable Canadians. Podcast Topics Kaelem Moniz from Scouts Canada joins Scouter Ken to discuss the new Profiles in Canada podcast that the national organization of Scouts in Canada has just launched. Each episode features an interview with a notable Canadian, some of who were even involved in Scouting in their youth!...

Scouts Canada’s financial woes, Scouts in the UK look ahead...and one Scout’s project gets bigger than expected. News Stories Scouting’s future in the UK is driven by young people 22 youth-led projects in 4 regions supported through Youth Empowerment Fund Boy Scouts organization defeats appeals over $2.46 bln sex abuse settlement Beyond 2025: Preparing Our Resources Barrie teen earns top Scouts Ca...

Paxtu becomes a heritage site, Messengers of Peace secures more funding...and Scouts rally to help in Argentina. News Stories PLANETE: Scouts in Africa and Europe leading change in peace, gender, and sustainability Madagascar hosts vibrant and colourful 15th Africa Scout Day celebration Paxtu designated as a unique World Guiding and Scouting Heritage Site Scouts to the Rescue: How volunteers in Ar...

Scouts celebrate Founders Day, Girl Scouts mark Girl Scouts Day...and Canadian Scouts plant trees. News Stories 10,000 Scouts gather in Nyeri, Kenya to commemorate Founders Day Scouts Canada and Canada’s Forest Trust plant trees for your future Girl Scouts hit with lawsuit over alleged heavy metals, toxins in its cookies What is National Girl Scouts Day? Scouts help remove Hurricane Helene debris...

Scouts Canada is piloting a new “Early Years” section starting this September: Chipmunks! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Heather Ferguson and Ruchi Manikthala from Scouts Canada to discuss the recently-announced Chipmunk Scouts , which is now the official name of the “Early Years” program offering that Scouts Canada will begin piloting this September. Building off of what The Scout Associ...

Scouts Canada announces “Chipmunks”, Scouts in France spot fires...and UK Scouts hike, hike, hike. News Stories The Early Years Pilot Program Big News for Little Adventurers: Introducing Chipmunks! Scouts on Watch: 45 Years of Partnership with Firefighters to Fight Wildfire Risks Dunbartonshire Scouts see record-breaking year for members Scouts from Haringey complete extreme Challenge Event Scouts...

WOSM is looking for a new Secretary General, Scouts in BC help out after a fire...and Scouting America is official. News Stories Become our next Secretary General! Youth Leadership Fuels Recovery in Lytton, BC The Boy Scouts of America soon to become Scouting America Boy Scouts see a small membership uptick after rebrand to Scouting America Girl Scouts of Colorado says it’s in danger of losing mil...

How Venturer Scouts from the 23rd Nepean Scout Group kept their heads during the Jasper wildfire evacuation. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Cadence James (National Youth Commissioner for Scouts Canada, and a Rover Scout with the 23rd Nepean Scout Group), Molly Prevost (another Rover Scout with the 23rd), and Foster Millett (a Venturer Scout with the 23rd) to discuss their trip to Jasper N...

Scouts in Guyana celebrate 115 years, Girl Scouts discontinue cookie flavours...and some good news about a Scout property. News Stories Neckerchiefs are here! There isn’t a storefront page on the podcast website yet, but we’ll get one in place soon. Uganda Scouts Provide Clean Water to Over 6,000 People Girl Scouts kick off 2025 cookie season Girl Scouts Plan to Discontinue Two Iconic Cookie Flavo...

Scouts go walking for JOTA-JOTI, Scouts in Brazil celebrate 100 years...and UK Scouts help name new beavers. News Stories Scouts walk 70,000km for the planet during JOTA-JOTI 2024 JOTA-JOTI 2024: Record-breaking year of connections and green action Scout Centenary in Brazil Illuminates the Christ the Redeemer Wilton Scouts BSA Troop 125 Continues War Memorial Wreath Tradition The Boy Scouts inspir...

Finding opportunities to meet Scouts from around the world. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Ethan Coudenys , a Scouter and Rover from Paris , Ontario , and the Head of Contingent for the Scouts Canada group heading to the 17th World Scout Moot , which will take place in Portugal in mid-2025. In addition to discussing the Moot and other larger international events, though, Ken and Ethan dis...

WOSM Secretary General steps down, Scouts react after disasters...and JOTA-JOTI brings Scouts together over the air & Internet. News Stories Scouts unite for urgent disaster relief around the world Libya Hosts Arab Scout Moot: A Celebration of Discovery and Rich Heritage for Arab Youth Alhendawi announces decision to depart as Secretary General of World Scouting following a transformational te...